housekeeping

noun

: the work (such as cooking and cleaning) that is done in a house

: the things that must be done regularly to keep something working properly

Full Definition of HOUSEKEEPING

: the management of a house and home affairs

: the care and management of property and the provision of equipment and services (as for an industrial organization)

: the routine tasks that must be done in order for a system to function or to function efficiently

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HOUSEKEEPING Defined for Kids

noun house·keep·ing \ˈhau̇s-ˌkē-piŋ\

: the care and management of a house or the rooms of a hotel

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